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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,143.72 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,143.72 and 665.12 is: 1,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,143.72 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,143.72 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,143.72 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 760,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,711.05/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.01

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